When
you read about the life of a famous person, you will find mention of the achievements
of that person. But often you do not find mention of the effects of those achievements.
It is up to you to think how each deed benefited or changed the lives of the
Americans. It is a cause and effect relationship.
By determining the effect of each act, you may better judge the contributions of your famous American.
Example: Famous American: George Washington
| Achievement | Effect |
| In 1775 the First Continental Congress appointed him Commander of the Continental Army. | 1. He was well respected by most people, so they supported the American cause. |
| 2. Soldiers respedted him and were loyal to him even during the harsh winter at Valley forge. They did not go home to work their farms; they stayed in the army. | |
| 3. He was once an officer in the British army and the British respected him also. They treated hi in a honorable way and took the rebellion seriously. | |
| 4. The untrained, unprofessional, army had an excellent leader to prepare them for battle. |